Digital Games and Language Learning: Theory, Development and Implementation (Advances in Digital Language Learning and Teaching) - Softcover

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9781350233171: Digital Games and Language Learning: Theory, Development and Implementation (Advances in Digital Language Learning and Teaching)
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ISBN 10: 135023317X ISBN 13: 9781350233171
Publisher: Bloomsbury Academic, 2022

Synopsis

Due to the rapid development of gaming technologies in recent years, there has been a surge of interest in the role that digital games can play in foreign and second language learning. Bringing together innovative research from an international team of contributors, this book provides a comprehensive overview of the use of digital games in computer-assisted language learning (CALL). The book firstly lays the theoretical foundations and outlines various rationales for using digital games, incorporating contemporary theories of second language acquisition. It also explores the development and impact of digital games designed specifically for language learning, giving due consideration to design principles, pedagogical requirements and student health. Chapters then draw on case studies from Europe and Japan to analyse in-game interaction, attitudes and participation in both institutional and out-of-classroom settings. Seamlessly combining theory with practical application, this book outlines recent developments in the field and the direction of future research, and is a valuable resource for instructors, researchers and practitioners who are designing games or looking to use them in their classrooms.

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About the Authors

Mark Peterson is Associate Professor of Linguistics at Kyoto University, Japan.

Kasumi Yamazaki is Associate Professor of Japanese at the University of Toledo, USA.

Michael Thomas is Professor of Education and Social Justice and Chair of the Centre for Educational Research (CERES) at Liverpool John Moores University, UK.

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Publisher
Bloomsbury Academic
Publication date
2022
Language
English
ISBN 10 
135023317X
ISBN 13 
9781350233171
Binding
Paperback
Edition number
1
Number of pages
300
Editor
Peterson Mark

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